AirBuddy is the Mac app that makes the most of your AirPods

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This on-sale app lets you connect your AirPods to your Mac.
Mac owners: Get more from your AirPods with this discounted app.
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AirPods are some of the best wireless earbuds on the market. Once you use them with your iPhone, it’s hard to switch to something else. Unfortunately, all that AirPods magic doesn’t necessarily translate when you use Apple earbuds with a Mac.

There’s a workaround, though. The AirBuddy app adds some of that beautiful, Apple-style simplicity to the “using AirPods with a Mac” equation. And right now the Mac app is on sale for $6.29 with code DOWNLOADNOW.

Use AirPods with Mac

AirBuddy makes AirPods work with Mac much like they do with an iPhone or iPad. You can see the current status of your AirPods just by opening their case next to your computer, just like on iOS devices. And, once connected, you can change listening modes with a global keyboard shortcut.

From AirBuddy’s location in your Mac menu bar, you can easily check the battery levels of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, keyboard, mouse and more. You can even set up groups for your devices based on how you use them together.

Like your AirPods, AirBuddy is easy to set up and easier to use. Installation is quick, and all you need to run it is macOS 10.14.6 or later, Bluetooth low energy on your Mac, and any pair of AirPods. (AirBuddy also works with Beats headsets.)

The app earned a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 50 verified purchasers. One five-star reviewer named John B. wrote, “Works perfectly as advertised every time! My Air Pods Pro connect instantly! Highly recommend for any who change their connections on a regular basis.”

Save on AirBuddy

Get the most out of your AirPods and connect them (or Beats) to your Mac with no trouble. Get AirBuddy on sale for $6.29 (regularly $10) with coupon code DOWNLOADNOW.

Prices subject to change.

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